Director Software Engineering 2

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is looking for a Director of Software Engineering 2 for the Strategic Deterrent Systems (SDS) Division Engineering organization --with a Software Engineering background and leadership In this role, the selected leader will be responsible for the strategic oversight of 2 functional homeroom directorates driving common engineering processes, tools, and technical developmental and training resources in support of engineering employees and managers across the Division portfolio, and will directly manage 2 Software Engineering directors. This position will be located in Huntsville AL, Roy, UT, Colorado Springs CO or Manhattan Beach CA. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

What You Will Get To Do:

Provide strategic oversight of 2 directorates enabling software engineering execution across the SDS Division portfolio of programs while reporting to the Strategic Deterrent Systems Division’s Engineering Homeroom Vice President.

• Drive partnership of Functional Homeroom directorates with Segments, Program Management Team and Program Leadership to define and enable execution of the Software statement of work in alignment with the customer SOW
• Responsible for performance management direct-reports and organizational matrix of 500-1500 staff
• Responsible for allocation and management of directorate indirect budget for maximum program impact
• Create and deploy staff training campaign, prioritizing program execution and staff technical/ professional development
• Technical ownership, compliance enforcement and continuous improvement of domain-related Principles and Operating Practice (PrOP)
• Oversee promotion, merit/bonus processes for subordinate tech for supported programs, ensuring consistency with sector schedule and guidelines
• Serve as delegation of authority (DOA) to FHR VP for program, division and/or sector activities as directed

A successful candidate for this role will:

• Excel at organization and navigating ambiguity to drive clarity and inform and unite others
• Inspire a sense of urgency, ownership of tasks and accountability
• Recognize the importance of an intentional culture -- both at an individualized and organizational level -- with demonstrated commitment to and success in individual employee and broader organizational development
• Partner effectively across organizational lines to achieve goals and objectives; preferably with specific appreciation for the interactions across various engineering disciplines and roles and responsibilities on a complex DoD program
• Possess proven expertise in one or more engineering discipline, with associated technical accomplishments
• Be an oft-sought counsel, relied upon to solve unique problems and make sound engineering decisions
• Effectively communicate and inspire, both through verbal and written medium

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Defense Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
- 401k
- Educational Assistance
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
- Paid Time Off
- Health & Wellness Resources
- Employee Discounts

This positions standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.  This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

You’ll Bring These Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field and a minimum 10 years of related experience or Masters Degree with 8 years of related experience
• Experience in a formal management/lead position
• Extensive CAM/P&L experience
• 3+ years experience with:
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